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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
120 reviews
900m from downtown
Local hidden gem
Historic building
1K+ people booked
R$530.90
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
295 reviews
200m from Seta Station
4K+ people booked
R$168.75
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
8K+ people booked
R$1,435.64
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
12K+ people booked
R$1,300.23
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
15K+ people booked
R$512.14
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
1K+ people booked
R$1,237.33
Based on rates from 27 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
544 reviews
200m from Seta Station
8K+ people booked
R$1,097.42
Based on rates from 10 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
10K+ people booked
R$868.44
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.0/5
Great
660 reviews
1.3km from downtown
9K+ people booked
R$328.66
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
4K+ people booked
R$1,253.21
Based on rates from 6 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
1K+ people booked
R$912.22
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
4.0/5
Great
1 reviews
1.8km from downtown
R$326.99
Based on rates from 12 Oct

Top rated hotels in Otsu

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
1.1km from Omimaiko station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
R$22,756.30
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
120 reviews
900m from downtown
Local hidden gem
Historic building
R$530.90
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
74 reviews
1.4km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
R$1,128.56
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Design-forward
R$512.14
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,300.23
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
43 reviews
1.0km from Zeze Station
Hospitable service
R$275.11
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,841.52
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,435.64
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
R$1,237.33
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
R$868.44
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
R$912.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
7 reviews
2.3km from Omimaiko station | Close to the beach
Business center
R$452.53

Luxury hotels in Otsu

1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
104 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
R$1,237.33
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.1km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,841.52
1/5
4.4/5
Great
115 reviews
1.0km from Ogotoonsen station
R$1,172.81
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
592 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,435.64
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
96 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
R$912.22
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
690 reviews
1.5km from downtown
R$868.44
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
804 reviews
1.2km from Ogotoonsen station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
R$1,300.23
1/5
500m from Omimaiko station
R$1,369.92
1/5
200m from Omimaiko station | Close to the beach
R$437.64
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
333 reviews
800m from Ogotoonsen station
R$1,253.21

Reviews of Otsu hotels

Emily *****************
2026-07-19 11:10:26
Fantastic 5.0
What an incredible stay at Lake Bisu! The staff is amazing, the breakfast tips to die for and you never get sick of the views!!
ChiChun ***
2026-04-06 01:57:15
Fantastic 5.0
Feels like a 5 stars experience on almost every aspect. Comfortable and quiet tatami room with plenty in room supplies; Decent and beautiful private Onsen facilities for rental; Overall renovation in tatami room and lobby are great. Good variety of foods for breakfast Buffett and dinner serves with high quality cuisine. Very friendly staffs and plenty of parking spaces for car rental. The only cons maybe its location is a bit far from public transport so car rental is recommended. They offer shuttle bus but the schedule is quite limited.
HUI *******
2026-09-03 04:46:38
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is just next to the Seta JR station (less than a minute walk), and there's convenience stores nearby. The breakfast buffet is delicious. Room amenities is sufficient for our stay. They also have luggage storage service which allows us to travel a bit around Biwako region after checkout.
So *****
2026-07-17 05:35:02
Fantastic 5.0
Located in a very nice neighborhood, close to train station from kyoto. the room is very clean and nice and fully equipped. it’s nicely 2 bedrooms. stairs to go up to the second bedroom, with a small toilet

Otsu at a glance

When are Otsu hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
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Avg $196 Cheapest $159 Priciest $271
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

July is typically the cheapest month for hotel nights in Otsu at around USD 159, roughly 41% below the priciest month in January, so avoid January if you want lower rates. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Otsu hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$400
$300
$200
$100
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$120
Standard
$344
Premium

Standard hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 120 per night; prices jump sharply from standard to premium by USD 224, with top-tier rates roughly 2.9× higher than the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

18 daysLast-minute
39 daysTypical
64 daysEarly

Travellers from Hong Kong typically book hotels about 39 days ahead, giving moderate flexibility; this means planning sooner is wise for January when prices peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Otsu hotels

Staying in Otsu: budget to premium balance

Staying in Otsu presents a moderate spread between affordable and premium options — the top nightly rates run under three times the bottom ones, so you can upgrade without a huge leap. The best balance for most travellers is the standard tier, which offers the sweet spot of comfort and value.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy options are the entry-level side of the market, while standard properties sit above them and represent the best-value choice for travellers seeking comfort without overspending. The biggest price step is from standard to premium, so choosing to move up is the main decision point if you want noticeably more upscale rooms and services. Luxury stays (where available) sit at the top end, suiting travellers for whom a premium experience is the priority.

When travellers from Hong Kong typically book

Rates are typically lowest in 7月 and highest in 1月; a budget-led trip works best in 7月 when nightly rates trend lower. Rooms are commonly booked about 39 days in advance, with travellers often locking in plans a couple of months ahead and more so during the priciest month.

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